David Warner - 5
348 runs at 49.28
Looking at his stats might make you wonder why he only gets a 5, but take out his 178 against minnow side Afghanistan and his average is almost halved. Seemed to get a start in every game but could not go on with any of them. Important 45 in the final.
Aaron Finch - 5
280 runs at 35
Got off to a flyer with 135 in the first match against England and then struggled for runs right up until the semi final against India where he made an ugly but effective 81. Came into the cup in red hot form but struggled for consistency. Duck in the final.
Steve Smith - 8.5
402 runs at 67
Got off to a shocker with scores of 5 and 4 against England and NZ but found form when moved up the order to number 3 and never looked back. Thrived on the pressure and scored a terrific century in the semi final and a classy 56* in the final to bring us home. Proved why he is the best man to lead us into the future and made a strong case to move him up the order in the test side.
Michael Clarke - 6.5
219 runs at 36.5
A late starter and did not manage to score a century but played a couple of really important innings' at vital times including 68 against Sri Lanka after losing early wickets and a fantastic 74 in the final. Great captaincy and leadership.
Shane Watson - 6.5
208 runs at 41.6
Dropped after the NZ game and looked likely to sit the rest of the Cup on the sidelines. Managed to get another shot against Sri Lanka where he made a fantastic 67 off just 41 balls in a 161 stand with Glenn Maxwell. Looked out of sorts against Pakistan but going on to make a very important 64 not out. Struggle at times with the ball but managed to get some important wickets.
Glenn Maxwell - 8.5
324 runs at 64.8, 6-218 at 36.3
Proved why he was worth persevering with. Got off to a great start with 66 against England and made a remarkable century against Sri Lanka. Finished with an unbelievable SR of 182 and bowled well throughout the tournament.
James Faulkner - 7.5
10 wickets at 19.7, 44 runs at 14.6
In the side as an all rounder but did not get a lot of opportunities with the bat. Was fantastic with the ball, especially in the final where he picked up 3 wickets and got the man of the match honours. Also chipped in with 3 wickets against India and Sri Lanka.
Brad Haddin - 7.5
126 runs at 42, 15 catches 0 stumpings
Played some terrific cameos early in the tournament, including a gutsy 43 against NZ. Had a good series with the gloves except of the dolly against India. Could not do much more with the opportunities he had.
Mitchell Johnson - 7.5
15 wickets at 21.73
Johnson was not at his best for a lot of the World Cup but still managed 15 wickets a 21. Went for a few runs at times but got wickets when it counted, including 3 in the final and 2 very important top order wickets in the semis. Got taken over by Starc as the main man but played a great support role. Bowled magnificently against Pakiststan in the first final.
Mitchell Starc - 10
22 wickets at 10.18
Yes that is not a typo, a bowling average of 10.18 in a tournament which heavily favoured the batsmen. Bowled fast and straight and managed to get a heap of swing. Was consistently good throughout the tournament, highlighted by a 6 wicket hall against NZ that almost stole us the match. Is now the best ODI bowler in the world and won player of the series.
Josh Hazlewood - 7
7 wickets at 25.14
I for one was very pleased when Hazlewood was given another opportunity. He has a very good ODI record and plays the perfect support role for Starc and Johnson. Bowled a terrific line and length and rarely got smacked around the park. He has a strong future.
348 runs at 49.28
Looking at his stats might make you wonder why he only gets a 5, but take out his 178 against minnow side Afghanistan and his average is almost halved. Seemed to get a start in every game but could not go on with any of them. Important 45 in the final.
Aaron Finch - 5
280 runs at 35
Got off to a flyer with 135 in the first match against England and then struggled for runs right up until the semi final against India where he made an ugly but effective 81. Came into the cup in red hot form but struggled for consistency. Duck in the final.
Steve Smith - 8.5
402 runs at 67
Got off to a shocker with scores of 5 and 4 against England and NZ but found form when moved up the order to number 3 and never looked back. Thrived on the pressure and scored a terrific century in the semi final and a classy 56* in the final to bring us home. Proved why he is the best man to lead us into the future and made a strong case to move him up the order in the test side.
Michael Clarke - 6.5
219 runs at 36.5
A late starter and did not manage to score a century but played a couple of really important innings' at vital times including 68 against Sri Lanka after losing early wickets and a fantastic 74 in the final. Great captaincy and leadership.
Shane Watson - 6.5
208 runs at 41.6
Dropped after the NZ game and looked likely to sit the rest of the Cup on the sidelines. Managed to get another shot against Sri Lanka where he made a fantastic 67 off just 41 balls in a 161 stand with Glenn Maxwell. Looked out of sorts against Pakistan but going on to make a very important 64 not out. Struggle at times with the ball but managed to get some important wickets.
Glenn Maxwell - 8.5
324 runs at 64.8, 6-218 at 36.3
Proved why he was worth persevering with. Got off to a great start with 66 against England and made a remarkable century against Sri Lanka. Finished with an unbelievable SR of 182 and bowled well throughout the tournament.
James Faulkner - 7.5
10 wickets at 19.7, 44 runs at 14.6
In the side as an all rounder but did not get a lot of opportunities with the bat. Was fantastic with the ball, especially in the final where he picked up 3 wickets and got the man of the match honours. Also chipped in with 3 wickets against India and Sri Lanka.
Brad Haddin - 7.5
126 runs at 42, 15 catches 0 stumpings
Played some terrific cameos early in the tournament, including a gutsy 43 against NZ. Had a good series with the gloves except of the dolly against India. Could not do much more with the opportunities he had.
Mitchell Johnson - 7.5
15 wickets at 21.73
Johnson was not at his best for a lot of the World Cup but still managed 15 wickets a 21. Went for a few runs at times but got wickets when it counted, including 3 in the final and 2 very important top order wickets in the semis. Got taken over by Starc as the main man but played a great support role. Bowled magnificently against Pakiststan in the first final.
Mitchell Starc - 10
22 wickets at 10.18
Yes that is not a typo, a bowling average of 10.18 in a tournament which heavily favoured the batsmen. Bowled fast and straight and managed to get a heap of swing. Was consistently good throughout the tournament, highlighted by a 6 wicket hall against NZ that almost stole us the match. Is now the best ODI bowler in the world and won player of the series.
Josh Hazlewood - 7
7 wickets at 25.14
I for one was very pleased when Hazlewood was given another opportunity. He has a very good ODI record and plays the perfect support role for Starc and Johnson. Bowled a terrific line and length and rarely got smacked around the park. He has a strong future.
